A sum of Rs 154 million will be injected into projects identified under the Fund's strategic plan for food security for the period 2013-2015 prepared by the Ministry of Agro-Industry in collaboration with the Agricultural Research and Extension Unit.

A new bill, the National Agricultural Products Regulatory Agency (NAPRO) Bill will soon be presented to the National Assembly, at the initiative of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security. It aims at the integration of the Tea Board, the Tobacco Board and regulatory functions of the Mauritius Meat Authority.